And as a drawn-out "Hoggy" echoed across the rejuvenated WACA Ground on Friday night in perfect unison, Scorchers fans celebrated the sweetest of victories - made even sweeter after two failed attempts.

A record crowd of 20,758 turned out to see WA's first senior cricket trophy in a decade, paving the way for Perth's next $1 million team after winning $950,000 this week alone - and signifying a crucial tipping point for the burgeoning Big Bash League.

Every flame that lit up The Furnace burned brighter than the one before on Friday night, fuelled by the excited crowd gathered to watch an action-packed blockbuster, which even saw Fremantle Docker Tendai Mzungu steal some of the limelight by catching a six.

Chrissy Brown, Matt Klink and Tom Diamond cheering on The Scorchers in the grand final.

Arguably the team's most passionate supporter is Forrestdale rigger James Keating, 30.

Donning a fluoro orange singlet and painted orange beard, the loud and proud fan has not missed a Scorchers home game in three years.

"I make sure I'm at every home game - in this spot, every time," he said.

Perth Scorchers Brad Hogg celebrates the wicket of Jon Wells.

"I try to get the crowd into it because the way I see it, if you get the crowd into it, it's going to support the boys and that's why the boys have done so well. We've got the ultimate crowd here.

"They're just a winning team - they like to swing the bat hard, they've got the ultimate bowling attack in Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Brad Hogg and we've got Pat Cummins.

"I love them - they're my team. It's probably not the best team on paper but they all seem to do the job and they're just a really good team."

Five fans, who wore white T-shirts that spelled out 'Hoggy' on the front and 'Simmo' on the back, said they were urging the team veteran to keep playing.

"Hoggy is just a superstar," 17-year-old Conor Moldrich said.

Many people in the crowd dressed up for the grand finale T20 game, The Scorchers vs. Hobart Hurricanes.

"He's number one - we want him to play next year so we've got to egg him on. We've got to keep him going. We're at as many home games as we can. They're just the best team. This is our time."

Six-year-old Cohen Fraser, from Ocean Reef, said: "The person I like the best is Simmons because in the last game, he did really good".

His mother, Bev, said the family had not missed a home game this season. "We bought season tickets so we've been to every single one," she said.

"Both the boys absolutely love it. The atmosphere is just really good, it's so family friendly. The crowd gets involved and it's so much fun. It's a nice family day out."

Seven-year-old Brandon Kift, from Queens Park, was so excited that his mum had secured tickets to the final that he "just about screamed the house down".

"I love Brad Hogg because he gets lots of people out and he has a funny style of bowling," he said.

After Friday night's "third time lucky" win, captain Simon Katich said: "They are the best fans in the comp".

Yesterday, he said: "I think the pressure they exert on the opposition is phenomenal. The atmosphere of the crowd is amazing... that's a massive advantage for us."

Coach Justin Langer said Scorchers fans "have been unbelievable - again another record (crowd) last night. The atmosphere is incredible".

Crowd favourite Brad Hogg declared he was "Benjamin Button", answering impassioned pleas from supporters, who want to see him play on - after celebrating his 43rd birthday this week.

"I am getting younger every day," he told the crowd.

Yesterday, an emotional Hogg said he had been overwhelmed by the support.

"The last three years have been something special and I'm still trying to get my feet back on the ground," he said.

"The fans have been fantastic and it gets a bit emotional... it's been a great ride. I'm lost for words in a sense with the reaction that the Scorchers have got, but also the reaction that I've got.

"I'd just like to thank the WA public for getting out there and supporting the Scorchers but also revving me up as well. It was exciting - and the hairs do go up on the back and it does lift you a lot."

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